Dontavis
Masculine name with origins unknown but possibly a blend name.
Name Census estimates that about 351 living Americans carry the first name Dontavis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dontavis today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dontavis births was 1991 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dontavis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
351
~ 1 in 976,508 Americans
Peak year
1991
23 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,564
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Dontavis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Dontavis from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 175 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Dontavis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dontavis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Dontavis' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Dontavis, while North Carolina, Florida, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Dontavis
The given name Dontavis appears to be a modern invention, likely originating in the United States within the past several decades. It does not have a clear etymological origin or direct lineage from any known language or culture.
One possible explanation for the name Dontavis is that it is a creative fusion or portmanteau of two existing names, perhaps combining elements of the names Don and Travis. However, this is speculative, as there is no definitive evidence on the true origin of this unique name.
Given its relatively recent emergence, there are no known historical references or appearances of the name Dontavis in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records from bygone eras.
While the name Dontavis may not have a long historical pedigree, there are a handful of notable individuals who have borne this name in modern times. One example is Dontavis Sapp, an American professional basketball player born in 1991, who played in various leagues and teams throughout his career.
Another individual with the name Dontavis is Dontavis Walker, an American football player born in 1994, who played as a defensive back in college and briefly in the professional ranks.
Dontavis Klugh, born in 1992, is an American former college basketball player who played for the University of Mississippi.
Dontavis Lamar, born in 1982, is an American music artist and songwriter known for his work in the hip-hop and R&B genres.
Dontavis Johnson, born in 1988, is an American former college football player who played as a defensive back for the University of South Carolina.
While the name Dontavis may lack a rich historical narrative, it has gained a foothold in contemporary times, adorning individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from sports to entertainment.
People
Dontavis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dontavis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dontavis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dontavis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 351 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dontavis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 976,508 US residents.
Is Dontavis a common name?
We classify Dontavis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 359 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dontavis most popular?
The single biggest year for Dontavis was 1991, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dontavis is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dontavis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dontavis in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.